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Dining Reviews submitted by our readers:
The Grand's LB's Steakhouse
While our wallets have been getting thinner, our waists have been expanding proportionately, thanks to Tunica's generous food comps. Last night we experienced LB's for the first time.
LB's ambiance is quiet and intimate yet relaxed, with indirect lighting that is juuuuust right. Serious carnivores should turn back now. We didn't sample any of the large selection of beef, preferring fish and chicken.
LB's has a large selection of interesting appetizers, and we were privileged to arrive during the papaya season. I had their special Papaya Scallops, which were four pan-seared, peppercorn-encrusted scallops sitting on a lightly stir-fried aggregate of finely cut leek and sweet potato. The cake was surrounded by a slightly spicy papaya relish, which contained some very finely chopped red onion. I'm sure you can't imagine what those unusual ingredients taste like together, but wonderful pretty much covers it. Being a traditionalist, Joel took the crab cocktail, which he rated as excellent as well.
We were served warm croissants and very passable dinner salads containing both lettuce wedges and mixed greens. We couldn't resist the corn chowder soup either, but we divided the bowl.
By the time the main courses came, I was ready to quit. I ate a fraction of my Herbed Chicken, which was nicely presented with steamed summer vegetables and asparagus spears. I also sampled some of Joel's Red Snapper. It was lightly coated, fried and topped with lump crabmeat and a light lemon sauce. Excellent.
We shared a bowl of berries for desert, but I got the two tubular cinnamon cookies, which were great. The berries came on a bed of what looked like Cool Whip.
Since we ate rather lightly by steakhouse standards, our dinner only came to $76. I don't know how it works everywhere else, but the waiter said the remainder of the $120 comp would be returned to my account.
I have no reservations about recommending LB's. It is less pretentious than some, and that is fine with me. We are planning to return for appetizers before papaya season is out.
Submitted by Marsha Ness |
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Bally's Friday Seafood Buffet
As has already been mentioned, Bally's recently renovated their buffet, and the results are very respectable. After a day of ongoing frustration at their tables, I headed there as my small recompense before heading home. I was startled to be turned away! It was about 5 pm and the day food was being changed for their new Friday Seafood Buffet. Bally's is at least the sixth casino in Tunica to join the Friday Seafood competition, and they have done a fine job.
In addition to the basics of cold shrimp and crab claws, hot crab legs and fried catfish, Bally's has some interesting dishes. Their Asian section had a pleasant Thai shrimp curry served with Jasmine rice, and the third section (I didn't catch the name) had Orange Roughy in Marion Sauce. The Marion sauce seemed to me to be a light cajun-style sauce, quite good.
On the downside, the number of dishes at Bally's can't match the Grand and the Horseshoe, and the salad and vegetable offerings are meager. There are some interesting seeded rolls, though.
For desert there are the usual pie selections, but Bally's does a particularly good job with their cobblers. I had apple. My only regret now is that I didn't put ice cream on top. However, they should add some bowls in that area, as cobbler and ice cream don't sit well on a plate.
Submitted by Marsha Ness |
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Cafe Sonoma - Horseshoe -
The menu was revised a year or so ago when Yasmin's opened. We hadn't visited because Hubbie thought the gourmet Asian dishes were too complex (I loved the pan-fried dumplings, though). The new menu is still very upscale, but it is more "American" (there are a number of the usual hunks of beef now). But there are still numerous interesting other things.
I had a appetizer of Risotto with Wild Mushrooms topped with Duck and complemented with a current compote. It was wonderful, especially the way the sweet berries changed the salty mushroom Risotto (think Rice-a-Roni). It would have been better without the duck, which was dry and gamey.
My salad was wilted baby spinach. It was good, but not very remarkable. I know egg is traditional with spinach, but I'm not a big fan of it. The nicely clean little shrimp helped, though.
For a main dish I ordered Crabmeat Stuffed Sea Scallops. They were incredibly tender and succulent, sitting in a dark wine-soy sauce. I ate 3 and saved 5 for poor Joel, who was doing all-night Trauma call at the Med. We will make some rice and re-bake them on a bed of it.
The "cost" of my comp was $51.98.
I definitely recommend EVERYONE try Cafe Sonoma.
Submitted by Marsha Ness
Harrah's Bistro
If you like artichoke and spinach dip I recommend it at the Bistro in Harrah's. Yum! I tried to eat the whole thing by myself.
Submitted by LA
Grand's Delta Blues Cafe
Try the Grand Dog at Delta Blues Cafe.
It is a $2.99 meal in itself. Yummmmm
Jim. Georgia
Yasmin's at Horseshoe
Yasmin's is consistently excellent. We have been 3 times over the past 9 months. Both the Phoenix and Spring roll appetizers are excellent. They offer a wide variety of lobster and shrimp entrees. Portions are VERY generous. I'm easy and enjoy the $12 General Tso's chicken. Mmmm. A comp for 2 scores us 2 apps, 2 entrees, a bottle of wine and 2 desserts. I have to waddle out each time. Service is as good as the food ! Thumbs up!
Hockeystl
Hotel and Cafe Marie located in Downtown Tunica, MS
Walk thru the front door and you are instantly embraced by true southern hospitality. We stopped by the cafe for lunch mid week. We have learned to arrive early, very popular place with locals and visitors alike. Cafe Marie is known for fresh ingredients...no warm up food. The care and pride that goes into preparation is truly evident in presentation and flavor. We had lemon peppered pork with gravy, fresh sweet potatoes, fresh collard greens, tea. Absolutely mouth watering, delightful atmosphere, professional service. Our meal was on the table by the time our tea was served. Plate lunches with tea are only $4.99. To top off this scrumptious southern lunch we had delicious homemade Pineapple Upside down cake.
Lunch is served Monday-Friday.
Dinner - Fine Dining - Friday and Saturday night.
Featuring Black Angus Beef, Salmon, and more.
Executive Chef Donna Harmon owns and operates Hotel and Cafe Marie. Her charming personality and warmth are evident in every aspect of Hotel and Cafe Marie.
We just didn't want to leave. We will return every chance we get.
Hotel and Cafe Marie are located
Downtown Tunica, Mississippi.
6195 Fox Island Rd.
For Reservation & Information
Call 1-800-363-6307 or (622) 357-0055
Visit Hotel and Cafe Marie at www.themarie.com
Also check our Dining section, Donna has shared one her favorite recipes in Chef's Corner.
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